HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2008-023CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -023
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR AN APPLICATION TO THE
COMMUNITY GROWTH OPTIONS PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the city of Lake Elmo desires to enter into the Community Growth Options program
offered by the McKnight Foundation through 1000 Friends of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the city of Lake Elmo is committed to developing a long -term, proactive approach to
planning; and
WHEREAS, the city of Lake Elmo is committed to bringing sewer to two areas within the its city
limits; and
WHEREAS, the city of Lake Elmo is carefully planning for the addition of sewer and public
infrastructure to these two areas of the city beginning with the area around the Village and then portions of
the area south of Tenth Street; and
WHEREAS, the city of Lake Elmo has committed to proactive and thoughtful planning with
substantial public participation; and
WHEREAS, the city of Lake Elmo has adopted thirteen principles to achieve in implementing its
vision of the Village through a comprehensive plan amendment, zoning code and subdivision ordinances;
and
WHEREAS, the city of Lake Elmo intends to partially fund its future planning for growth with the
assistance of the Community Growth Options Program; and
WHEREAS, the city of Lake Elmo is committed to transparent and inclusive public planning
processes with diverse and broad citizen representation; and
WHEREAS, the city of Lake Elmo is committed to openness and a high level of information -
sharing in the planning process and participation by elected, appointed officials and citizens in educational
workshops and training provided in a variety of ways including through the 1,000 Friends and its partners;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo contains a high proportion of sensitive lands and open space,
including unique rolling hills, natural springs and streams, lakes and wetlands with regional and statewide
significance as well as historic agricultural uses within its twenty three square mile area.
NOW, THEREFORE, The Lake Elmo City Council does hereby resolve to support this application
to the Community Growth Options program and commit the City of Lake Elmo to a planning framework
that includes pursuing a community vision, comprehensive planning, ordinance development/updating,
plan implementation /developing action items, policies and procedures audit and ongoing internal
education and training.
Lake Passed and duly adopted this 6th day of May, 2008 by the City Q C11 of the A-ty Lake Elmo,
Minnesota.
Dean A. Johnston, Mayo
Susan Hoyt, y Administrator
Voting in Support Voting against
Mayor Johnston Council Member DeLapp
Council Members:
Johnson
Park
Smith